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| What You can Expect to See at EUROBIKE |
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EUROBIKE, the bicycle fair to be held from 1 to 4 September (last day open to public) in Friedrichshafen, will give a taste of upcoming trends in the pedelec and e-bike market, says Michel Grosjean (photo), moderator of the Xing group E-bikes / Pedelecs: Transport modes of the Future. more...
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| Call for LEV Conference papers extended |
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The LEV Conference to be held on 4 and 5 October in Cologne will cover the topics regulations, markets, marketing and technology. Industry players interested in presenting papers may apply for a place on the program until 25 August. The LEV Conference will be followed by the INTERMOT fair from 6 to 10 October at the same venue in Cologne. more...
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| BIKE EXPO: E-transport Fair of Tomorrow? |
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A multi-faceted LEV program gave exhibitors and e-interested consumers the perfect platform for testing pedelecs and e-bikes and informing themselves on products, trends and technlogies at the recently held BIKE EXPO. The giant test track, special exhibits and market novelties put the focus of this young bicycle fair squarely on e-transport. more...
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| Next ExtraEnergy Test scheduled for September |
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The new round of pedelec and e-bike tests will kick off on 11 September. ExtraEnergy reports manufacturers have been rushing to book their new bikes for the upcoming test. The team of volunteer riders for the test has been chosen and the line-up of bikes to be tested (almost) finalized. Throughout, media interest in the tests remained strong. more...
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| Copenhagen Wheel and eSpire win BrandNew Awards |
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BrandNew Awards were handed to the Copenhagen Wheel Project and the e-bike eSpire (manufactured by Third Element) at the bicycle fair BIKE EXPO in Munich. It was the first time that the fair organizers honored new business ideas in the e-vehicle market in this way. more...
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| First impressions of BIKE EXPO |
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July 24 and 25 were public visiting days at BIKE EXPO in Munich - and did the public visit! Many made their way to Hall C4, the so-called E-mobility hall, where the huge test track, presentations and displays of the latest technology captured the imagination. Susanne Brüsch of ExtraEnergy took some photos. more...
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| New Pedelec Motors out of Europe |
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Several new bottom bracket motors will be released on the market soon. The first will be seen on a mountain bike of KTM, the second on pedelecs of the Swiss firm Tour de Suisse Rad AG and the third is rumoured to be developed by a big European automobile supplier. more...
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| BIKE EXPO offers ExtraEnergy Readers free Entry |
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The trade fair company Messe München offers free entrance to BIKE EXPO to all ExtraEnergy.org readers. The fair runs from 22 to 25 July at the fair grounds in Munich. Here's how to claim your free entrance ticket and what you'll experience once you're inside! more...
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| BikeTec Flyer X-Series wins two Trophies |
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For the second time since their inception earlier this year, the ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-bike Trophies were awarded in Munich on 22 July. Honored were the best pedelecs and e-bikes in the latest product test of the organization. Senior representatives of the winning manufacturers accepted the trophies in 10 product categories. more...
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| ExtraEnergy at BIKE EXPO 2010 |
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Press releases 19 July 2010
Media statements and other material released at the press conference held in the run-up to BIKE EXPO 2010 and during the 4 days of the fair. Journalists may contact Nora Manthey for answers to questions (contact details below). more...
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| Tanna: Mecca of E-vehicle Fans |
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On the 18th birthday of ExtraEnergy, people "pilgrimaged" from all the corners of Germany to Tanna, which (to some) has become the Mecca of e-vehicles. The huge selection of e-vehicles on show and expert knowledge at hand also drew representatives of trade and industry to the small town in Thuringia. more...
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| Pre-order new Magazine now and save 40% |
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The second issue of the ExtraEnergy Magazine for Pedelecs and E-bikes will appear on 22 July 2010 at the BIKE EXPO in Munich. Visitors to the fair and people placing advance orders will pay the special fair price of 15 Euro per copy. Included in the 200-page bumper issue is a special feature on design and 47 test reports of recently tested pedelecs and e-bikes. And much more. more...
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| Free Pedelec and E-bike Seminar in English |
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On the last day of the BIKE EXPO 2010 (on 25 July) ExtraEnergy will present a special LEV training seminar in English. The wide-ranging program will cover issues such as the LEV market in European countries outside Germany, the future of light electric vehicles and new technology. The seminar will be free to exhibitors. more...
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| Videos of ExtraEnergy Test now Online |
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Media interest in the recent ExtraEnergy pedelec and e-bike test was big. Among others, BIKE EXPO sent a TV team to film the test activities in Dresden and Tanna (see photo). Take a look at the fruit of the team's hard work. more...
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| Porsche presents Pedelec Prototype |
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The German sports car manufacturer Porsche recently unveiled a pedelec prototype with several unique features. The Porsche Hybrid RS is a powerful mountain bike with a generator which re-charges the battery on downhills. A smart phone (on the prototype an iPhone) takes the place of the usual display unit on the handlebar for journey information. more...
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| Lithium-Ion Battery Forum 2010 in Beijing |
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The EV Lithium-ion Battery Forum will be held in Beijing from 24 to 27 August. The organizers offer a huge 50% discount to manufacturers registering before 9 July to participate in the 4-day conference. more...
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| INTERMOT puts Spotlight on E-mobility |
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The biggest international bicycle trade fair, the INTERMOT in Cologne, will turn its attention to light electric vehicles (LEVs) this year. The fair will be held from 6 to 10 October and will feature a big "e-mobility area". Once again, LEV exhibitors from all over the world will fly in early to attend the international LEV Conference scheduled for 4 and 5 October 2010 (also in Cologne). more...
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| ExtraEnergy Magazine now Available Online |
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The long-awaited ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-Bike Magazine is online in German. It is also available in print (in German) and is currently being translated into English. The magazine contains the test results of all the vehicles tested in 2009 - and much more. more...
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| Pedelec, E-bike Batteries to Fall under BattG |
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The Environment Office (UBA) of Germany's federal government confirmed that the batteries of pedelecs and e-bikes are industrial batteries in terms of §8 of the country's new "Batterie Gesetz" (BattG). As such, they have to be disposed of in a special way. The BattG will be discussed in-depth at the upcoming LEV workshop in Aschaffenburg. more...
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| Premiere of Pedelec Awards |
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On 18 March the LEV (Light Electric Vehicle) industry will experience a special moment, when ExtraEnergy will hand out its brand-new Pedelec Awards to 8 winning companies at the Taipei Cycle Show. By rewarding outstanding performance in the different target markets, ExtraEnergy wants to drive excellence in the market. more...
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| ExtraEnergy to Go It Alone with New Magazine |
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The first issue of the ExtraEnergy Magazine will be published online and in print by e-bike test authority ExtraEnergy e.V. in March. Plans to publish the new magazine with Degen Media House were put on ice early in February, following conceptual and financial differences between the two parties. more...
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| Major Dates for LEV Industry draw closer |
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The annual LEV Conference is one of the biggest get-togethers of the light electric vehicle (LEV) industry in the world. It rotates between Taiwan and Germany - one year in Taiwan and the next in Germany. This year the LEV Conference will take place in Cologne, Germany, but it will be complemented by one important event in Taiwan and a second in Germany. Registrations are now accepted. more...
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| ExtraEnergy in 2010: Active, Creative and International |
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For ExtraEnergy, the first year of the new decade is a year in which long-prepared developments and projects will finally come to fruition. The prognosis for 2010 is excellent and ExtraEnergy is confident it'll stay on the forefront of developments in the market. more...
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| Advertising |
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Banners at ExtraEnergy.org show around 50,000 visitors per month who you are more...
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| ExtraEnergy looking for Employees |
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The Germany-based ExtraEnergy organization is expanding its team and is looking for a skilled office employee for its head office in Tanna. ExtraEnergy France is looking for a project manager. more...
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| BATSO stands for safe Batteries |
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BATSO is a battery safety and certification standard. Batteries tested according to BATSO directions are certified with the BATSO seal. The project partners of BATtery Safety Organization are ExtraEnergy, ITRI, TUV Rheinland Taiwan, and UL. more...
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| EnergyBus connects electric LEV Components |
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EnergyBus is a new industry standard for connecting electric components of LEVs. It consists of a plug family, communication protocol, and energy management. EnergyBus is currently being developed under the lead of EnergyBus e.V. in cooperation with CAN in Automation e.V. more...
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| The Conference on Light Electric Vehicles |
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The annual conference on Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), organized by ExtraEnergy, is a key industry event. It affords the opportunity to stay up to date with the latest developments in electric mobility worldwide. The LEV Conference is held in Taiwan and Germany every other year. more...
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